Rachmaninoff’s masterpieces. Recommended pieces by Rachmaninoff.

Italian PolkaSergei Rachmaninov

Rachmaninoff: Italian Polka [11_Recommended Classical Piano Pieces with Sheet Music for Four Hands]

This piece is packed with the unique charm of piano four-hands, woven from brilliant tone colors and exquisitely nuanced breathing.

Marked by a cheerful polka rhythm and a friendly, memorable melody, it was composed for intimate performances with family and friends.

The lively interplay between primo and secondo creates a vibrant resonance that lifts the listener’s spirits.

Hallmarks of Romantic-era harmony appear throughout, and despite its brevity, the work conveys rich musicality.

Frequently used as background music in films and television, this light, spirited piece is perfect for piano enthusiasts who enjoy duet playing.

It is a gem I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone wishing to deepen bonds with loved ones through music.

Three NocturnesSergei Rachmaninov

Sergei Rachmaninov – Nocturne No.3 in C minor

Composed when Rachmaninoff was 14, this work brims with youthful freshness.

Although there is a touch of awkwardness, one can sense a Russian sentiment reminiscent of his admired Tchaikovsky, and the delicate melodies are already refined to a solid artistic level.

Salon Small Works CollectionSergei Rachmaninov

Rachmaninov / François-Joël Thiollier: Morceaux de Salon, Op. 10, No. 1 – Nocturne

This is a work from Rachmaninoff’s youth, composed between 1893 and 1894 after he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory, and published in 1894.

It consists of seven pieces, including Nocturne in A minor and Waltz in A major, and is characterized by gently undulating, tender melodies.

Piano Concerto No. 2, First Movement [Duet]Sergei Rachmaninov

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, First Movement, Duet (Four Hands)

Rachmaninoff, a Russian composer who represents the 20th century.

Featured in works such as Nodame Cantabile, it is one of the most popular pieces in classical music.

The original is a concerto with orchestra, but here we present a duet arrangement you can enjoy with siblings or friends.

It can be fun to take turns playing the main melody and the accompaniment, challenging each other as you go.

Etude (Study) “Pictures of an Exhibition,” Op. 39-1Sergei Rachmaninov

Nikolai Lugansky Rachmaninov Etude-Tableaux Op. 39 No. 1

A solo piano piece by Rachmaninoff that is far too intricate to be called an “etude.” Its unbroken rush of rumbling low notes sends chills down your spine.

Though just over three minutes long, it’s highly dramatic and reaches the finish in a flash—thoroughly satisfying to listen to.

Variations on a Theme by Chopin, Op. 22Sergei Rachmaninov

Nikolai Lugansky: Rachmaninov – Variations on Chopin’s theme, Op. 22

A piece in which the theme from Chopin’s Prelude No.

20 in C minor appears repeatedly.

While the framework is unmistakably Chopin, the pervasive melancholy feels characteristic of Rachmaninoff’s touch.

After about two-thirds, the music shifts into a brisk major key heading toward the finale, introducing shimmering rapid figures and weighty chords, and it concludes dramatically.

Fantasy Pieces, Op. 3 No. 2: Prelude “The Bell”Sergei Rachmaninov

Piano 300th Anniversary — Hironao Suzuki: Rachmaninoff / Prelude “The Bells”

A celebrated masterpiece by Sergei Rachmaninoff that became widely known after figure skater Mao Asada used it for her free program in the 2009–2010 season.

Composed right after he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory at the age of 19, the work opens with a striking introduction that evokes the solemn peal of the Kremlin’s bells.

Many listeners have likely been captivated by its beautiful melody, which conveys profound sorrow and suffering with remarkably few notes.

The contrast between the opening shrouded in deep darkness and the middle section—still in a minor key yet full of vitality—is another element that creates its dramatic impression.